What does the word UPITY mean ?

Question

my boyfriend uses the word '' upity '' to describe people when he thinks there being rude what does it mean

Answer 1

He isn't using it correctly. It means someone who is acting like they're above their social class. (and it's "uppity")

Edit:

"Taking liberties or assuming airs beyond one's station; presumptuous" - http://www.thefreedictionary.com/uppity

Answer 2

Snobish... acting like they're better than you.